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Herculaneum: Guided Tour
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Tour the ruins and see preserved objects
Explore Herculaneum on a two-hour guided tour through an ancient Roman town preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With a live guide, see intact houses, colorful frescoes and everyday objects that reveal details of Roman life. The ticket includes entry and a guided tour; afterwards, you can remain inside the ruins and continue exploring independently.
What's Included
- Entry ticket
- Live guide
- Guided tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
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Herculaneum: Guided Tour:
Biglietteria Ercolano, 80056 Ercolano NA Ercolano
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Average Duration
Duration: 02:00
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours before the event.
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Information & Description
Herculaneum brings Roman daily life into unusually close view through the survival of objects that rarely endure for centuries. Less visited than neighboring Pompeii, this ancient town rewards a visit with evidence of how its residents lived, not just the outlines of their buildings.
Rooms, decoration and everyday objects
Walk through intact Roman houses and explore villas and taverns, where colorful frescoes and mosaics remain part of the setting. The preservation extends to surprisingly ordinary things: doors, bedding and even food survived here. These details give the ruins a domestic dimension, connecting the spaces you see with the routines of the people who once occupied them. There is more to examine than stone walls alone.
A town preserved by Vesuvius
Herculaneum lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius and was once wealthier than Pompeii. Both towns were destroyed by volcanic flows in 79 AD, but Herculaneum was preserved even more extensively. Volcanic water, ash and debris protected materials that would otherwise have disappeared. Today, the ancient town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its remains providing a detailed record of life before the eruption.
Two hours with a live guide
Your ticket includes entry and a two-hour guided tour with a live guide. The tour explores Herculaneum’s history and residents, adding context to the ruins and preserved objects along the route. Guide languages are English, French and Italian. Once the guided visit ends, you can remain inside and continue exploring independently; your time in the ruins does not have to end with the tour.
Arrival and digital tickets
Herculaneum is on Corso Resina in Ercolano, Italy. Arrive at Biglietteria Ercolano, 80056 Ercolano NA, 15 minutes before the tour starts. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted.
What to arrange separately
Transportation, food and drinks are not included. Arrange your journey to Ercolano separately from the admission and guided visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herculaneum: Guided Tour
It includes entry to Herculaneum, a live guide and a guided tour.
You can see intact Roman houses, colorful frescoes and everyday objects preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The guided tour lasts two hours. Afterwards, you can stay inside the ruins and explore further.
The live guide is available in English, French and Italian.
Yes. Smartphone tickets are accepted, and tickets are delivered instantly.
No. Food, drinks and transportation are excluded from the ticket.
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